First Hill Plaza Public Parking
Underground Garage Public Ballard
About this facility
First Hill Plaza Public Parking is a Underground Garage located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. If you're driving into Seattle and need a reliable place to leave the car, this facility sits within walking distance of restaurants, offices, and transit links that make it a practical choice for both commuters and visitors. Daytime drivers will find rates competitive with surrounding lots in Ballard, while overnight customers benefit from predictable flat pricing rather than the surge fees common at event venues. Most arrivals here are routine — quick trips to a meeting, an evening out, or an overnight stay — and the operator typically keeps a steady rotation of available stalls thanks to the facility's central position. compare nearby garage rates
Pricing at First Hill Plaza Public Parking averages around $3 per hour, $33 for a full day, and roughly $166 for a monthly contract. Hourly customers should validate their entry ticket promptly to take advantage of any partner-merchant discounts that local businesses occasionally offer for visiting customers. Cash and major credit cards are accepted, and most ParkSpotter readers report that contactless payment is supported at the gate. Hours of operation are listed as Open 24 hours, 7 days, and the Public access · underground garage category means access is consistent with what most drivers expect at a comparable facility.
From First Hill Plaza Public Parking, the surrounding blocks offer easy walking access to several core Seattle destinations. If you're parking for a sporting event, concert, or museum visit, plan to arrive at least thirty minutes before doors open — entry queues at street level can grow quickly during peak demand windows. Transit users will find buses and rideshare pickup zones within a short walk, which makes this facility a useful park-and-ride staging point for residents commuting from the suburbs. Cyclists can usually find rack space at the entrance, and the well-lit pedestrian routes from this lot are a meaningful safety advantage compared with quieter side-street alternatives. see Ballard transit options
Drivers familiar with Seattle know that finding street parking in Ballard can be unpredictable, especially on weekends. Garage and lot facilities like First Hill Plaza Public Parking provide a reliable fallback when meters are full or when permit-only zones make street parking risky. If you're new to the area, double-check posted signs before leaving the vehicle: street-cleaning schedules, rush-hour tow-away windows, and special-event restrictions can all change overnight, and tickets in Seattle routinely run higher than the cost of a full day in a paid garage. For frequent visitors, exploring monthly contract options at First Hill Plaza Public Parking may save substantial money compared with daily rates over a typical work month. Always confirm current pricing on arrival, as posted rates on weekends, holidays, and event days can differ from weekday baselines.
Nearby parking in Ballard
If First Hill Plaza Public Parking is full or pricing on your visit day is higher than expected, the following nearby facilities in the same neighborhood are reasonable alternatives.
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The figures shown above are indicative estimates for planning purposes. Real-world pricing in Seattle can shift with event schedules, time of day, day of week, weather, and operator promotions. For a confirmed quote, call ahead or check the operator's signage at the entrance. ParkSpotter's source dataset is OpenStreetMap, so the underlying location, name and access type are verifiable on the public map. see how we calculate rate estimates.